Soft Punk
Opening Reception: May 1, 5-7 pm
Closing Reception: June 28, 3–5 pm
Soft Punk is a mixed media show exploring trauma and grief. Each piece weaves together the multitude of emotions associated with the complexities of survival. Soft Punk celebrates joy and community and reflects on our shared experiences surviving our current world.
Artist Bio: Michelle Anna Boire is a San Jose Artist, photographer, and educator surviving the end times on Tamien/Muwekma/Ohlone land. They currently work in photography and mixed media, experimenting recently in fiber arts and soft sculpture. Her work explores the intersection and impact of trauma and memory with a focus on the conscious and sub-conscious. Her work also reflects on the formation of memories through oral history and storytelling. Michelle teaches high school photography and design, and currently runs the San Jose Zine Library. (formerly, Redwood City Zine Library)